Summarizing Lesson

When writing a summary for a INFORMATIONAL text, what is a good thing to consider?

• characters

• solution

• details and facts

• conflict

Which one best SUMMARIZES the passage?

• San Francisco has many neat things to do.

• Many people choose to live in California.

• It seldom snows in California.

• The weather in San Francisco is generally very mild.

What is a summary?

• a short explanation of a text

• a persuasive argument about a text

• a movie based off a book

• a theme or universal lesson

A summary should

• answer the 5 W's: who, what, when, where, and why.

• describe the details but not the main ideas.

• never mention the plot of the text.

• always mention the age of the author.

Identify whether the statement id true or false.

A summary is a shorter version of an original piece.

• True

• False

When writing a summary, personal opinion on the ideas may be included.

• True

• False

3. A summary is not a paraphrase.

• True

• False

When summarizing a narrative text, what should you focus on?

• A) The author's biography

• B) The main events and characters

• C) The book's publication date

• D) The number of pages

Which sentence best summarizes the paragraph?

• A) The city is known for its historical landmarks.

• B) The city has a large population.

• C) The city is located near a river.

• D) The city has a diverse culture.

What is the primary purpose of a summary?

• A) To provide a detailed analysis

• B) To give a brief overview

• C) To critique the author's style

• D) To list all the facts